"Illustrated with oil paintings strikingly reminiscent of those done by Degas himself, this book is a true testament to the joys and the hard work involved in the creative process." – School Library Journal (starred review)

"In sketchbook style, many of the illustrations consist of figures without background, which has the effect of highlighting the composition of the figures in space and intensifying the drama of the relationships between them." - Kirkus Reviews

Newfby Marie Killilea

Winner of the first annual Marion Vannett Ridgway Award for best first children's book

"Schoenherr's distinguished illustrations effectively portray the majesty of this isolated landscape. Heavily textured oil paintings utilize bold perspectives to create drama, while maritime shades of gray-blues and greens capture the sea and sky wilderness. The haunting illustrations, as well as the fact that no humans enter into the picture, add to the mysterious mood and the book's intrigue." - School Library Journal

"the illustrations are moody and effective" - Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books